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Bill Ford: Michigan must become the Silicon Valley of the mobility revolution; emphasis on green and smart technologies

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In an address at the 2012 Mackinac Policy Conference, Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford said that “ Michigan must become the Silicon Valley of the mobility revolution ” and outlined key public policy areas to help improve the state’s competitiveness and ensure that the state realizes the full benefit of that impending revolution.

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A123 Systems 8K filing says substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern; status of grants and incentives

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million to replace battery modules and packs that may contain defective prismatic cells produced at A123’s Livonia, Michigan manufacturing facility. million related to inventory produced at its Michigan facilities that may be defective. A123 Systems has been the recipient of a number of state and federal grants and tax incentives.

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GM’s Maven and Uber to pilot flexible car-sharing offer

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Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, and Uber Technologies, Inc., Insurance coverage is included in the cost of every lease for a weekly price of $179 plus taxes and fees. There are no additional fees if a driver utilizes the vehicle for personal use. Maven recently expanded its Maven City car sharing to Los Angeles.

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You can power your home for 21 days with a Chevy Silverado EV and GM’s new bidirectional charger

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It’s initially rolling out in five states – California, Florida, Michigan, New York, and Texas – with plans to expand over time. Installation costs and taxes won’t be included and will vary, depending on a home’s existing setup and other things. At $7,299, the bundle doesn’t come cheap. Get started here. –

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News: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Get Big Price Drop

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These big price reductions, $5,900 for the Bolt EV and $6,300 for Bolt EUV, makes them more competitive as Chevrolet no longer qualifies for the federal $7,500 tax credit. This process is ongoing, but production of the 2023 models has once again begun at the Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Michigan. Bolt EUV $28,195 ($34,495).

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Study finds that increased vehicle travel and decreased occupancy have undercut the impact of improving fuel economy over last 40 years

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persons), the occupant distance travelled increased by 84% (from 3.182 to 5.867 trillion km). The study includes a brief discussion on the effects of potential future changes in vehicle fuel economy, vehicle distance travelled, and vehicle load on the amount of fuel used for personal transportation. mpg US, or from 18.1 mpg US to 29.8

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This utility in the US Midwest is going to add 3.6 GW of wind and solar

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It also says it’s on track to achieve its clean energy goals for all the Upper Midwest states it serves – Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Michigan. billion in estimated Inflation Reduction Act tax credit savings for its clean energy and battery storage additions. Get started here. –

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